A strange moment during Drake‘s recent livestream for his upcoming album Iceman has sparked wild fan theories. The rapper was seen running through the streets of Manchester while being chased by someone dressed as Pinocchio. Many fans online think this was a hidden dig at his longtime rival, Kendrick Lamar.
The livestream, which took place on July 24, 2025, also premiered Drake’s new track Which One? featuring Central Cee. But it was the bizarre Pinocchio chase that stole attention. Clips of the moment quickly spread online, leading to jokes and memes suggesting Kendrick Lamar was the one inside the costume.
The Pinocchio Chase Goes Viral
During the livestream, Pinocchio first appeared stalking Drake before chasing him through the city. Fans immediately connected this to Drake’s ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar, interpreting it as a metaphor for lies and fake personas in rap.
“Triple Entendre – Not only was Drake running away from the lies and fake love, or Kendrick is the man in the garden slash Pinocchio, but it’s a play at puppets as well. Being controlled by strings, who’s behind it? Lucian? UMG? Roc Nation? FIND OUT NEXT EPISODE OF ICEMAN BALL Z.”
This tweet from an X user summed up the many theories floating around. Others made memes comparing Kendrick Lamar to Pinocchio, joking about his height and running speed.
“This is Pinocchio, and remember Kendrick has the shortest legs that’s why he couldn’t catch up to Drake.”
Not everyone found the stunt entertaining. Some fans felt Drake should move on from the feud.
“Ain’t got a dog in this fight but this some cornball sht frankly. I wish buddy could just move on and drop heat that ain’t got sht to do with Dot. He super talented but the obsession is looking desperate af. Sore loser attitude for sure!”
Drake’s Iceman Album Rollout
The Pinocchio moment is part of Drake’s promotional push for Iceman, his upcoming album. He first teased the project in February 2025 during his Anita Max Wynn Tour, calling it a “one-on-one conversation” with fans.
The rollout officially began with the single What Did I Miss?, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song reportedly includes shots at LeBron James, a former friend who attended Kendrick Lamar’s Pop Out concert in June 2024.
“I’m back in your city tonight, walkin’ around with my head high / I saw bro at the Pop Out with them but been dick riding gang since ‘Headlines.’”
This line is seen as a direct reference to LeBron’s appearance at Kendrick’s concert, which led to Drake unfollowing him on social media.
Drake’s Recent Performances In The UK
Drake has been in England since headlining the Wireless Festival earlier this month. He performed three nights in a row, each with a different theme and special guests like Lauryn Hill, Skepta, and 21 Savage.
He also held a concert in Birmingham, where he paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne. The Pinocchio livestream happened shortly after, adding more buzz to his Iceman album campaign.
Fan Reactions And Memes
Social media exploded with memes after the Pinocchio chase. Some fans used Scooby-Doo templates to joke about uncovering Kendrick Lamar inside the costume. Others referenced Kendrick’s diss track Meet The Grahams in their posts.
Theories ranged from playful jokes to deeper interpretations about industry control and rap rivalries. While some fans enjoyed the theatrics, others questioned if Drake was taking the feud too far.
What’s Next For Iceman?
Drake has not confirmed if the Pinocchio chase was aimed at Kendrick Lamar. However, the timing and fan reactions suggest the rivalry is still on his mind. With Iceman set to release soon, more subliminal messages might be coming.
The album’s second single, Which One?, is already gaining traction. If the Pinocchio stunt is any indication, Drake’s rollout will continue to be unpredictable and full of surprises.
Also read: LeBron James Dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s Drake Diss Track in France
Credits: Sources include HotNewHipHop, and social media reactions.
